Diana Coltenback Photo Tips
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It's best to take photos of your pet outside in natural light. Using a flash indoors can wash out your pet's true coloring, and cause red-eye. Focus on your pet's face, and get as much of the face and neck area in your photo without cropping off the ears. Try to take the photos at your pet's level, without him having to look up at you unless that's the way you want it to look in your portrait. Additional pets, features, or backgrounds can be combined from separate photographs, and elements such as unwanted backgrounds, collars and leashes can be omitted. If your pet won't sit still for you, try holding up his favorite toy near your camera so your pet's attention is directed where you want it to be. *The more clear and focused your photo is, the more accurate your portrait will be. If your photo is blurry or the pet is very small in the photo, I will have to do a lot of guesswork on the detail, and your portrait won't be as accurate as it could be. |
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Below are some examples of some reference photos, to give you an idea of the type of reference photos needed for a great portrait. Please click on the pictures to see clearly.
